MoH Sets New Rules to Stop Fake Medicines From Entering Kenya
The new measure was revealed at the Kenya Health Summit as officials outlined fresh efforts to strengthen oversight of medicines entering the country...
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Kenya will mandate that all imported medicines carry a unique global identifier starting January 1, 2027, to enhance tracking and verification of medical products.
- Imported medicines must feature internationally recognized data matrix codes for unique identification.
- The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is collaborating with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on this initiative.
- This directive aims to combat substandard and falsified medicines entering the Kenyan market.
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